Melanoma Stories
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These Types Of Skin Cancer Diagnoses Are Rising
A Mayo Clinic study found two common types of nonmelanoma skin cancer are on the rise. -
Vagina’s Skin Cancer Has Unique Genes
The type of skin cancer that grows in your vagina is genetically different from the type that appears as a mole on your leg. -
Man-Made Compound Can Halt The Spread Of Melanoma Cells
A new man-made compound has the ability to prevent the spread of melanoma tumors by up to 90 percent. -
The 5 Most Common Cancers In Men
These are the five most common cancers in men — from prostate cancer to melanoma skin cancer — and how to reduce your risk. -
We Know Hows Melanoma Spreads And What May Stop It
Researchers in Tel Aviv have discovered an important mechanism of melanoma tumors that may be key to developing a more effective treatment. -
The 'Sunscreen Gene' That Helps Repair Damaged Skin
Researchers identify a "sunscreen gene,” one that resists UV radiation and helps prevent skin damage. -
How To Protect Your Skin From Cancer
On Melanoma Monday, dermatologists remind us to take care when spending time in the sun. -
A Simple Blood Test May Predict Your Chances Of A Skin Cancer Comeback
New research suggests a blood test could spot the first signs of relapse in patients with advanced melanoma. -
Newlywed Dies Of Skin Cancer Months After Mistaking It For Muscle Pain
A young newlywed died of aggressive skin cancer after mistaking a melanoma for a pulled muscle. -
Mom With Cancer Makes The Ultimate Sacrifice To Save Her Unborn Baby
A mother who chose to delay her cancer treatment long enough to safely deliver her unborn child died just two days before her scheduled treatment. -
FDA Approves Skin Cancer Drug
The FDA approved drug will treat metastatic melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer. -
The Number Of Moles That May Predict Your Skin Cancer Risk
UK researchers found that women and men with more moles on their arms and legs had more moles on their entire body, which remains the most important risk factor for melanoma.
